Graduates with a degree in biochemistry will be well prepared for employment, graduate study in biochemistry or other chemistry-related fields, or professional school. Biochemists are employed in research, quality control, design, sales and management. Many graduates pursue masters and doctoral degrees in biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, and in other life science fields. A biochemistry degree is excellent preparation for medical school and related fields, and also for careers in business, law or education.

The curriculum at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology provides a rigorous introduction to all subdisciplines of chemistry along with biochemistry and applied biology. Students have access to modern instrumentation along with a well-equipped biochemistry lab. Rose-Hulman students are introduced to modern computational methods beginning in the sophomore year. There are many opportunities for research or other individual projects, and students are encouraged to present their results at regional and national chemistry conferences. Close interaction with engineering departments provides students with a point of view not available at most other undergraduate institutions.

Notes: Two degree or double major programs in biochemistry and either chemistry or biochemistry and molecular biology is not allowed. CHEM111 General Chemistry I is an automatic substitution for the former CHEM105 Engineering Chemistry I. CHEM113 General Chemistry II is an automatic substitution for the former CHEM107 Engineering Chemistry II. *Subject to approval, CHEM 112 may be substituted for CHEM 111 and CHEM 113. **CHE 303, CHE 304 and CHEM 360 may be substituted for CHEM 361 and CHEM 362. #Students must complete at least 3 credits of CHEM 490 prior to the Spring quarter of their senior year. Students may count up to 8 credits of research toward their electives, of which no more than 2 credits can come from CHEM 290. ##Research and independent study do not meet this requirement.

List of Required Chemistry Courses

Course

Numbers

Credits

General Chemistry

111, 113, 115

12

Organic Chemistry

251, 252, 253

12

Analytical Chemistry

225, 326, 327

12

Physical Chemistry

361, 362, 363

12

Inorganic Chemistry

441

4

Biochemistry

330, 331, 430, 433

13

Research

291, 490

8

Chemical Communication

400, 401, 402, 403

4

Career Preparation

200

1

Electives

8

Total

86

Summary of minimum graduation requirements:

Course or areas

Required

Elective

Total

Chemistry

78

8

86

Physics

12

0

12

Mathematics

23

0

23

Biology

20

0

20

Humanities and Social Sciences

4

32

36

Electives

0

16

16

College and Life Skills

1

0

1

Total

136

56

194

Environmental Chemistry Minor for Most Students

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

*CHEM111

General Chemistry I

4

*CHEM113

General Chemistry II

4

*CHEM115

General Chemistry III

4

CHEM225

Analytical Chemistry

4

CHEM251

Organic Chemistry I

4

CHEM264

Introduction to Environmental Science

4

CHEM371

Environmental Analytical Chemistry

4

CHE465

Energy and the Environment

4

Total

32

*CHEM 105 and CHEM 107 can be substituted for CHEM11You may replace CHEM111, CHEM 113, and CHEM 115.